| Everyone has heard the age-old saying, "Something | | | | family or friends have any jewelry that you've been |
| old, something new, something borrowed, something | | | | dying to borrow, now is a good time to ask. If your |
| blue". These items are supposed to bring a bride | | | | mother or sister still has her garter, she would likely |
| good luck and happiness in her marriage. You can | | | | consider it an honor to lend it to you for your |
| incorporate these things into your wedding in many | | | | wedding day. |
| creative ways. | | | | Something blue is often the trickiest thing to come |
| Your wedding dress can serve as any of the four | | | | up with. Garters often come in blue, but if you really |
| requirements. Many brides wear a new dress, but | | | | don't want a blue garter, don't wear one just for |
| you could opt for a vintage one if it fits with the | | | | that. Blue shoes are an option if they will look good |
| style of your wedding. You could also borrow your | | | | with your dress. Hair pins or barrettes would work as |
| mother's dress, or that of another friend or relative. | | | | well. If blue doesn't match your clothing or theme at |
| Wedding dresses are not required to be white or | | | | all, you could always wear blue underwear or a piece |
| ivory any more, so a blue dress is an option if you so | | | | of jewelry with a small blue stone. |
| desire. | | | | There is another part of the "something old" saying |
| If you love vintage jewelry, it's a great way to | | | | that many people are unaware of. It calls for "a silver |
| incorporate something old with style. Online auctions | | | | sixpence in her shoe". A sixpence is an old British coin |
| are often a good place to find antique earrings, | | | | that is no longer minted, so it could be hard to find. |
| necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and even hair | | | | You could substitute a dime or old penny. You can |
| accessories. Your local antique store is also a great | | | | also find keepsake sixpence coins at specialty shops. |
| source for vintage jewels. Just make sure that | | | | Or if you want to follow the saying to the letter, |
| whatever you choose fits into your wedding's theme | | | | check with coin shops or online. |
| and your dress's style. | | | | The something old, something new, something |
| Something new is rarely a big concern on your | | | | borrowed, and something blue tradition is all about |
| wedding day. If you are not wearing a new dress, | | | | symbolism. It encourages the bride to remember her |
| you probably have a new piece of jewelry or pair of | | | | family, friends, and past while looking forward to her |
| shoes. If these are all old or borrowed, go out and | | | | new life with her husband. Finding a way to work |
| buy a pair of pantyhose to serve as something new. | | | | each of these things into your wedding attire can be |
| Your borrowed item could be just about anything. | | | | fun and memorable. |
| Jewelry is popular for this purpose as well, so if your | | | | |